Happy Birthday Silah
In early March I wrote a blog post about our life with dogs. I focused a bit on Silah because she’s the only dog we … Read more
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On a Life with Dogs
My dog is aging. Every week she seems to have a new smattering of white hairs on top of her muzzle. Her mustache and chin … Read more
December Break
I can’t believe it’s December already. I suspect a lot of us are feeling the same way. It feels like it was just (Canadian) Thanksgiving, … Read more
Birthday Parties
This week was my mom’s 80th birthday, a huge milestone. It was especially poignant because my dad didn’t make his 80th birthday, and we had … Read more
On Being Outdoors
Lately I’ve been working on an essay that is predicated on the premise of my next book: how to enjoy the outdoors with anxiety and … Read more
Inheritance
Last month I went for a haircut and, as I pulled off my sweater so it wouldn’t catch stray hairs, the hairdresser asked “why are … Read more
A Trip to the Rockies
This week’s post is all about our December trip to the Rockies. Be prepared for lots of pics!
One Year
It’s been a year since my dad passed away, and I’m still coming to terms with it.
On Being a Dog Person
Being a dog person means breaking your heart every time you lose a dog.
On Building Community
Building community can require some effort, especially if you’re an introvert.
